Savage Flux with 8S and Neu 1521

[LiqrSicc]

Originally Posted by Electric Eel

Just starting a new 8S Flux project. The Neu 1521 motor drops right in with no major problems. I broke down and bought an MGM 25035 ESC for the build. I haven't had the best of luck with MGM's, but it's the only 8S high amp car ESC out now. (I know about the HV 110. Not enough starting power for wheelies and backflips.)
Check out the new Integy tie rod eliminator rear hub. Integy claimed in an e-mail to me that these are 6061-T6. Usually Integy stuff is crap and they lie. So I took it in to the metallurgy dept. where I work and they confirmed it! It is 6061-T6, we'll see if it holds up.

Any progress to this? I was thinking of a 1521 too as I like running the 40 series on beadlocks. It's just too much stress on the 2200kn 1515 though. Any vids?

[JThiessen]

Are Savvy hubs/tie rods known for breaking? If not, what is the intended benefit of this particular integy item? Looks like adjustment is via changing the hole location.....
Just curious as I am new to the Savage line...

This setup is running well. Temps stay cool and the power is manageable, but barely! Overall, I am going back to the 1515 motor, the 1521 is just too powerful for the drivetrain. Too much wear and too many broken parts. Liqrsicc, go with a lower kv 1515 on 8S and it will run those 40 series fine.

The Integy hubs get rid of the tie rod weight and make diff and shock maintenance easier. Also opens up room if you want to run LST shocks. It's just nice to get them out of the way since they aren't really needed.

[LiqrSicc]

Originally Posted by Electric Eel

This setup is running well. Temps stay cool and the power is manageable, but barely! Overall, I am going back to the 1515 motor, the 1521 is just too powerful for the drivetrain. Too much wear and too many broken parts. Liqrsicc, go with a lower kv 1515 on 8S and it will run those 40 series fine.

The Integy hubs get rid of the tie rod weight and make diff and shock maintenance easier. Also opens up room if you want to run LST shocks. It's just nice to get them out of the way since they aren't really needed.

I may just rethink the idea then. I was planning on the 1521 1900kv running 6s. I just dont want all the extra stress on the drivetrain.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by LiqrSicc

I may just rethink the idea then. I was planning on the 1521 1900kv running 6s. I just dont want all the extra stress on the drivetrain.

A 1521 1y (1577kv) on 6s would be a better choice than the 1900kv 1521. These motors will make some power, that is for sure.